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Musca domestica L D.

M M Akiner1, S S Caglar

  • 1Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Hacettepe University 06800 Beytepe-Ankara-Turkey.

Journal of Vector Ecology : Journal of the Society for Vector Ecology
|July 25, 2006
PubMed
Summary

House flies in Turkey exhibit high resistance to pyrethroid insecticides, with levels varying seasonally. Fenitrothion resistance also causes control failures, indicating significant insecticide pressure on these pest populations.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Entomology
  • Pest Management
  • Insecticide Resistance

Background:

  • House flies (Musca domestica L.) are significant pests in agricultural and urban environments.
  • Insecticide resistance is a growing challenge for effective pest control.
  • Understanding resistance patterns is crucial for developing sustainable management strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate insecticide resistance levels in field strains of house flies from Turkey.
  • To compare resistance to pyrethroids and fenitrothion across different collection sites and seasons.
  • To assess the impact of insecticide usage on resistance development.

Main Methods:

  • House flies were collected from cow farms and garbage dumps in Turkey.
  • Offspring generations were tested for resistance against six insecticides: cypermethrin, cyphenothrin, deltamethrin, permethrin, resmethrin, and fenitrothion.
  • Resistance levels were quantified and compared between strains, seasons, and insecticide classes.

Main Results:

  • High resistance to pyrethroids was observed, with resistance ratios ranging from 23.27 to 633.09.
  • Fenitrothion resistance was lower than pyrethroids but still significant, ranging from 5.78 to 51.04.
  • Resistance levels varied seasonally, generally decreasing from spring to fall, and were higher in flies from cow farms compared to garbage dumps.

Conclusions:

  • Pyrethroid resistance in Turkish house fly populations is high and influenced by seasonal insecticide application.
  • Fenitrothion resistance, though lower, contributes to control failures.
  • Strong selective pressure from insecticide use drives resistance in Musca domestica populations.

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